18 Under 18: Yehuda Siegelman
Mazel Tov to Yehuda Siegelman for being named one of Jewish Atlanta’s 18 Under 18 for 2024.
Yehuda Siegelman, 15
Son of Ariel Siegelman and Gabrielle Isaacs, Stepson of Celia Cortes
Metro Academic Studies
Yehuda’s history of community service is perhaps only matched by his athletic prowess. Having trained in Martial Arts since the first grade and picking up wrestling to improve his skills and take part in school sports, it should be no surprise that Yehuda has won multiple gold medals in State Jiu-Jitsu as well as second place at the Wittenberg Wrestling Invitational. Though he’s homeschooled, he’s been a competitive member of both the AJA and now Centennial High School wrestling teams, in addition to the bit of Krav Maga he’s learning on the side. His involvement in Boy Scouts of America, including as a founding member of the Jewish Troop 613, has taken him far – as a Life Scout he’s one step away from his lifelong goal of Eagle Scout – and throughout this time he’s been volunteering for his local and global community. He’s raised more than $1,000 to support Israel through the “Standing in Solidarity with Israel” event and was recognized for his work supporting both Ukraine and an orphanage in Arusha, Tanzania.
Awards and Honor Societies
BSA Order of the Arrow (2024)
Wittenberg Wrestling Invitational | Second Place (2024)
State Jiu-Jitsu Tournaments | 9 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal (2018-2019)
BSA Messengers of Peace Award (2023)
BSA NOVA Award (2023)
BSA Mile Swim Award (2022, 2023, 2024)
BSA Founders Bar (2022)
BSA National Outdoor Award for Camping (2024)
BSA National Outdoor Award for Aquatics (2024)
BSA Rank of Life Scout (2024)
Friends of Ukraine | Team Recognized for Outstanding Service (2022)
Global Action Institute | Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to Israel (2024)
Faraja Orphanage in Arusha, Tanzania | Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service (2024)
School Spelling Bee Winner (2020, 2023)
Activities and Leadership Roles
BSA Troop 613 | Founding Member (2022-Present)
AJA Wrestling Team (2023-2024)
Centennial High School Wrestling Team (2024)
Chaya Mushka | Baal Koreh (2022-2023)
The Sandwich Project (2022-2023)
Wilderness First Aid Certification (2022)
CPR and First Aid Certification (2023)
Israeli Military Industries Community Security Training Certifications (2021-2024)
Draco Group Community Security Trainings Certifications (2021-2024)
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